Connor O’Brien will remain with Optimum Motorsport next season as part of the team’s two-car British GT4 entry.
The two-time GT4 champions will again field a pair of Aston Martin Vantages following the new-for-2019 model’s title-winning debut earlier this year.
O’Brien’s co-driver remains TBC, while options are still available for suitably qualified drivers for the second entry.
“I enjoyed last year a great deal and while the start was tricky with the new car, we made great gains as the season progressed,” said O’Brien. “It was superb to have the fantastic support from Aston Martin Racing and the Academy was so helpful. We showed what we could do in qualifying at both Spa and Donington, so we take the year of experience into the coming season with the aim of regular podium finishes.”
Team Principal Shaun Goff added: “We’re delighted to be returning to the British GT Championship with two GT4s. We have a proven championship winning record in this series and we are now entering our third season as an Aston Martin customer team. It is now a proven winning package; so, we head into the series expecting to be challenging for the title. Connor has developed with us, first in Ginettas and is now making great strides in this championship. I’m sure 2020 will see a strong campaign from him.”
Optimum’s Aston Martins join Tolman’s McLarens, Academy’s Ford Mustangs and two Balfe-entered 570Ss on the list of confirmed GT4 entries.
Oulton Park hosts British GT’s 2020 season opener on April 11 & 13. Reserve your tickets here.